Homicide Trial Prep Assistant II - Court & Discovery

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to support case management and discovery work. You will compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents, retrieve death certificates and autopsies, and coordinate with law enforcement, hospitals, and other agencies.

You will prepare and file legal documents, assist in hearing and trial exhibits, conduct legal research, and aid ADAs in specialty cases.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in community work or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents for discovery compliance and case preparation.
• Retrieve Death Certificates and Autopsies from OCME.
• Preparation and filing of documents.
• Timely retrieval of documents and records.
• Assist in preparing hearing/trial exhibits & discovery for trial.
• Timely conversions of instruments to information.
• Retrieve all necessary documents and records from law enforcement agencies, hospitals and other entitles.
• Produce effective communication with different agencies.
• Locate and retrieve property maintained by NYC Police Dept.
• Perform legal research.
• Engage in witness contact and communication.
• Secure corroborating affidavits.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Three years of experience in community work or related activities

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a Community Associate to support case management and discovery work. You will compile, analyze, redact, and reproduce case documents, retrieve death certificates and autopsies, and coordinate with law enforcement, hospitals, and other agencies.

You will prepare and file legal documents, assist in hearing and trial exhibits, conduct legal research, and aid ADAs in specialty cases.